Strategy and Operations Manager
The DATA Foundation · Palo Alto, CA · 2 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
We’re hiring a Strategy & Operations Manager to help build and scale the internal engine of Poseidon. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role working directly with the founding team to bring clarity, structure, and executional rigor to a fast-moving organization.
What You’ll Do
- Drive special projects across all parts of the organization (both internal and external), including product, BD, and ops to unlock near-term growth and long-term scalability
- Work closely with customers and suppliers to ensure success delivery of data projects
- Cross-functional launches (e.g., new product releases, partnership rollouts)
- Partner with founders to shape company priorities, OKRs, and strategic planning processes
- Build internal operating systems: project tracking, workflows, meeting cadences, reporting, dashboards
- Identify operational gaps and implement solutions to streamline team velocity
- Serve as a key connector between internal teams and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in strategy, operations, product, management consulting, or founder/generalist roles
- Strong analytical and organizational skills — able to cut through noise and prioritize effectively
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from idea through execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; clarity and brevity are second nature
- Comfortable in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where you’re expected to build the process, not follow one
- Deep interest in AI, infrastructure, and early-stage company building
Nice to Have
- Experience working in AI, Web3, or frontier tech startups
- Experience in project management and owning end to end delivery of customer projects
- Familiarity with company-building workflows (OKRs, board decks, fundraising support, etc.)
- Exposure to data infrastructure, marketplaces, or developer-facing products